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Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
'I didn't know this kind of pain existed': Family's fight after son's death
Taylor Dodge
Balranald schoolboy William Ellis was only 7 when he was tragically killed after being struck by a car on Market Street. Picture supplied
Griffith Linking Communities Network deputy reflects on Canberra rally
Allan Wilson
Griffith Linking Communities Network CEOs Yvonne Wilson and Kirrilly Salvestro pictured with others at the rally on April 28. Picture courtesy Kirrilly Salvestro
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Property
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
'A comprehensive guide': dementia author, nurse praised for invaluable talk
Allan Wilson
Griffith Aged Support Service support worker Yvette Pastro, Lyn Cotter, author Isabel Baker and Beryl Cattell at the event on May 1. Pictures by Allan Wilson
Murrumbidgee Council abandons rural waste collection proposal
Allan Wilson
Murrumbidgee Council plant operator Brad Casey operates the garbage truck used for the urban waste collection service. Picture supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
New Seventh Day Adventist Church approved for Coleambally
Allan Wilson
A new Seventh Day Adventist Church is set to be built in Coleambally after council approved the project this month.
Court and Crime
Trio lucky to be alive following roll-over at Darlington Point
The scene of a car fire off Wyvern Crescent on Monday night. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters
Mackenzie Anderson was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner, now her mum wants change
Matthew Kelly
Mackenzie Anderson's (inset) mother Tabitha Acret at the memorial bench unveiled in her honour at Gregson Park in December. Picture by Marina Neil.
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
History
Hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered at Pompeii
2000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii. Pictures by Pompeii Parco Archeologico/Instagram
Our History
Abandoned in a creek bed: Honour restored to 28 World War I veterans
Gabriel Rule
Norm Roberts and Chris Johnson with the restored East Shelbourne State School Roll of Honor, once thought lost. Picture by Darren Howe
In Depth
What we've learnt since the first dinosaur was named
Will Dunham
Casting of Archaeopteryx, the oldest known bird. Original fossil located at Humboldt University, Berlin. Found near Blumenberg in 1877. Picture Getty Images
Politics
Japan and India reject Biden's 'xenophobic' label
The White House says US President Joe Biden meant no offence in calling India and Japan xenophobic. (AP PHOTO)
Labour's Khan wins re-election as London mayor
Sadiq Khan's win was widely expected despite some anger over knife crime and fees for older cars. (EPA PHOTO)
Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers
Savannah Meacham and Jacob Shteyman
Perth siblings Jake and Callum Robinson, both in their 30s, went missing in Mexico. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Rural
'Above average' rice crops bring positive news for MIA growers
Reports are starting to flow from this season's rice harvest and the news is looking positive according to the Ricegrowers' Association of Australia. Picture file
Talia Pattison
Jan's legacy continues to build strong women in rice industry
Talia Pattison
Ava Christie (left) and SunRice Group chairman Laurie Arthur at the celebratory dinner. Picture supplied
'Riddled with flaws': Group lashes water bill framework
Talia Pattison
Southern Riverina Irrigators chief executive Sophie Baldwin (right) alongside an image of erosion of the Murray River located downstream of Torrumbarry Lock. Ms Baldwin said this erosion has increased under the Basin Plan. Pictures supplied
National
Plea to stay indoors over flash flooding risk
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Illawarra region south of Sydney. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Rachael Ward • 22m ago
Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts
Rudi Maxwell • 37m ago
The case of an Aboriginal boy who took his own life in state care sparked calls to fund prevention. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish
Tracey Ferrier • 1hr ago
Coral bleaching around Great Barrier Reef islands has left researchers feeling "ecological grief". (HANDOUT/UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY)
World
Heavy rains in southern Brazil kill nearly 60
Evacuate continue in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, after a week of heavy rains. (AP PHOTO)
Andre Romani and Eduardo Simoes • 1hr ago
Japan and India reject Biden's 'xenophobic' label
The White House says US President Joe Biden meant no offence in calling India and Japan xenophobic. (AP PHOTO)
Labour's Khan wins re-election as London mayor
Sadiq Khan's win was widely expected despite some anger over knife crime and fees for older cars. (EPA PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
Is it illegal to lower your car in Australia?
Car Expert
Is it illegal to lower your car in Australia?
Matt Campbell • 44m ago
Car Expert
What mid-sized car should you buy in 2024?
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
What mid-sized car should you buy in 2024?
Car Expert
Australia's most fuel efficient premium small cars
Max Davies
Australia's most fuel efficient premium small cars
Car Expert
What's a certified pre-owned car?
Josh Nevett
What's a certified pre-owned car?
Car Expert
The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy
Max Davies
The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy

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